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Keegan Bradley Weighs Self-Selection as U.S. Ryder Cup Playing Captain

His final decision comes after the Tour Championship, once FedEx Cup points are finalized

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe looks across the fifth hole during the Saturday morning foursomes matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 30, 2023 in Rome, Italy.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 17: Rickie Fowler of the United States reacts on the 13th green during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Bradley currently ranks 10th in U.S. Ryder Cup standings with the BMW and Tour Championship remaining to vie for an automatic spot
  • If he uses one of his six captain’s picks on himself, he would be the first playing skipper since Arnold Palmer in 1963
  • Six automatic qualifiers will be confirmed after the FedEx Cup playoffs, leaving Bradley to fill the remaining roster with discretionary selections
  • Patrick Cantlay and Rickie Fowler have urged Bradley to include himself, while Rory McIlroy has questioned the practicality of juggling both duties
  • The PGA of America approved on-course advising by vice-captains to help mitigate the added responsibilities of a playing captain